Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $4,276 per year |
|---|---|
| NZQF Level | 8 |
About the course
The ICT industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. As a result there's a huge demand for industry-ready ICT graduates who have the right mix of technological skills and business awareness. The aim of The Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology is to meet the demand for highly-skilled network and data professionals, coders, system architects, developers, business analysts, cyber security experts, and other work-ready ICT professionals.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology is a 60 credit level 8 qualification, which can be completed in one semester or two trimesters or the equivalent part-time.
What you will learn
- Work on research projects
- Investigate the impact of IT on society
- Consider different perspectives on IT
- Elective options include:
- Multimedia application development
- Network security and forensics
- business analysts
- Cyber ethics
Potential Career Options
- Security engineer
- Network manager
- Software developer
- IT systems analyst
- Database manager
Schedules of Courses and Options
All courses are 15 credits unless stated otherwise.
Compulsory (15 credits at level 8)
Electives courses:
- IT8110 / IT8401 - Business Analysis for Information Technology
- IT8111 / IT8402 - Business Intelligence and Data Mining
- IT8112 / IT8403 - Cloud Computing and ICT Infrastructure
- IT8115 / IT8406 - Multimedia Application Development for Mobile Devices
- IT8116 / IT8407 - Network Design and Management
- IT8117 / IT8408 - Network Security and Forensics
- IT8118 / IT8409 - Quality Assurance and Testing
- IT8119 / IT8410 - Systems Architecture and Technology Integration
- IT8120 / IT8411 - Special Topic in Information Technology (Blockchain and Cryptocurrency)
- IT8121 / IT8412- Research Project (30 credits)
- IT8122 / IT8413 - Topics in Cyber Ethics
- IT8124 / IT8413 - Internship (30 credits)
Entry Requirements
A bachelor's degree or postgraduate qualification in information technology or related subject with a B grade average at Level 7 or 8, or have the acquired skills and knowledge through relevant work or professional experience.
International Students
Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6, or equivalent.
Study Part-time
Are you looking to study part-time while you work or balance other commitments?
No problem we can make study work for you. This programme includes part-time study options for people who want the flexibility of studying while they manage other commitments.
Meet The Team
Additional Information
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Further Study Options
Entry requirements
Degree in Information Technology or related subject or equivalent skills and knowledge through relevant work or professional experience (International: IELTS 6.5, with no band below 6.0, or equivalent).
About the provider
Whitireia is a wholly-owned Crown entity subsidiary company of NZIST, known for its high student success rate and culturally diverse student body. Established in 1986, Whitieria has grown to become a highly respectable Tertiary Institution in Wellington, Porirua and Auckland.
We have highly-skilled teaching and support staff who work hard to support you every step of the way, with over 200 programmes of study covering masters, postgraduates, degree, diploma and certificate levels along with a number of short courses.
We welcome learners at every life stage: school leavers. University graduates, those preparing to re-enter the workforce. and current workers wanting to upskill or retain. We have a wide range of excellent support services to ensure you achieve your career goals.